Rugg takes part in training for the first time; could return to full training soon

CARSON, Calif. – Three weeks after joining the LA Galaxy as the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Charlie Rugg returned to the training field for the first time on Monday.

“It feels good, I feel like I haven’t touched a ball in three weeks so it definitely feels good. They have me getting back into it slowly and I don’t want to jump back into everything too fast," said Rugg. "I did the warm-up with the team, I did the passing drills with them as well and if they would have had keep-away then I would have done that as well, but they went into a small-sided game and I was doing ball work on the side.

“I’m just taking it day by day and I’m just working towards that day that I feel 100 percent again,” Rugg added. “I haven’t felt a 100 percent in a while with my other injuries but I felt pretty good today.”